Operations Support Assistant

About the role and department
The After Sales department within BYD Europe oversees all aspects of Service & Maintenance for our full electric buses and trucks.
The Operations Support Team plays a critical role in optimizing internal workflows by enhancing data integrity, streamlining platform integrations, and driving continuous improvements to support seamless service and maintenance operations across Europe. Acting as the backbone of the department, the team is responsible for project coordination, process optimization, administrative management, and cross-functional communication. By working closely with internal stakeholders, service partners, and customers, the Operations Support Team drives efficiency and supports the continuous growth of BYD’s after-sales network. The team thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where proactive problem-solving and operational excellence are key to success.
As an Operations assistant, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence by focusing on administrative tasks and managing entire projects from initiation to completion. Your responsibilities will center on ensuring seamless project execution, maintaining efficient workflows, and delivering an outstanding after-sales experience.
The After Sales department is based at the BYD Europe B.V. HQ in Schiedam (NL).
BYD is looking for an Operations Support Assistant to support the After Sales CV Operations Support Team.
Tasks & responsibilities
The Operations Support Assistant is responsible for:
- Taking ownership of complex projects, coordinating across teams and stakeholders to deliver results on time and within scope.
- Managing and streamlining administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the After Sales department.
- Acting as the main point of contact for project-related queries and updates, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
- Proactively identifying and addressing operational challenges to enhance overall department efficiency.
- Building and maintaining professional relationships with customers, service providers, and internal teams to optimize the after-sales operations.
- Developing and implementing process improvements to anticipate and address customer needs, contributing to maximum customer satisfaction.
- Preparing and maintaining detailed project documentation, reports, and performance metrics.
- Other responsibilities assigned from line manager.
The ideal candidate:
- Proven experience in operations, administration, and project management, preferably in an automotive or technical environment.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
- Familiarity with electric vehicles, service & maintenance processes, or similar technical domains is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred to facilitate communication with international teams and stakeholders.
Required Skills
- Project Management experience (from initiation to closure)
- Strong administrative and coordination capabilities
- High-level organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication (English mandatory; Chinese preferred)
- Customer relationship management
- Process improvement and workflow optimization
- Problem-solving and proactive issue resolution
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools
- Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and documentation
- Experience working in a technical, automotive, or electric vehicle environment (preferred)
- Department
- Aftersales CV
- Role
- Aftersales Support Engineer
- Locations
- Schiedam
Schiedam
About BYD Europe
As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.
Operations Support Assistant
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